Rainforest Animal Care & Guest Experience Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX is seeking an entry-level Animal Care team member to support daily care, record keeping, and public presentations. You will report to the site on time, maintain a professional appearance, and perform routine animal-related tasks as scheduled.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, willingness to work weekends and holidays, and ability to swim or obtain dive certification if required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience handling animals preferred
• Must be organized, self-motivated and reliable
• Must be able to swim and possibly obtain dive certification

Responsibilities

• Report to work location by scheduled time.
• Maintain clean, professional appearance.
• Perform daily routines as scheduled.
• Maintain appropriate animal records.
• Assist with animal treatments as directed.
• Assist with animal movements as directed.
• Conduct yourself in a helpful, patient manner with staff, volunteers and guests.
• Participate in public presentations, with or without animals.
• Communicate problems with animals and exhibits to Senior Biologist/Curators.
• Follow Moody Gardens call out procedures and communicate if unable to come to work.
• Observe and maintain assigned areas.
• Report supply needs to Senior Biologist / Curators.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX is seeking an entry-level Animal Care team member to support daily care, record keeping, and public presentations. You will report to the site on time, maintain a professional appearance, and perform routine animal-related tasks as scheduled.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, willingness to work weekends and holidays, and ability to swim or obtain dive certification if required.